ELA+4+Lesson+18

Topic- Moon Runner

Common Core Standards- RL4.1 Refer to details and examples in a text when explaining what the text says explicitily and when drawing inferences from the text. RL4.3 Describe in depth a character, setting, or event in a story or drama, drawing on specific details in the text (e.g., a character's thoughts, words, or actions) W.4.3a Orient the reader by establishing a situation and introducing a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. W.4.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from the narrated experiences or events. W.4.5 With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and trengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing.

Suggested Student Objectives- Students will infer characters' feelings and motives based on their behavior and complete a column chart. Students will write a well organized essay about the time that they competed against a friend.

Suggested Additional Readings- [] Shortcuts By: Donald Crews (a good picture book to use as a model to infer character feelings) Stephanie's Ponytail By Robert Munsch Oliver Button is a Sissy By: Tomie DePaola Fly Away Home By: Eve Bunting (so much to infer about how the character Andrew feels about being homeless)

Resource Links- [] [] search for friendship stories

Activities

Assessments- Student activities and writing will be scored using an ELA 4 point rubric.

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